GREEN SIDE UP FARM - As Vertical farms can be scaled, they can be established in food desert areas to provide fresh and healthy food locally, at minimal cost to consumers. Growing produce locally reduces nutrient loss during transport and reduces contamination risk. Vertical farming, if done correctly, can be a healthy and sustainable solution to those that live in food desert areas. Vertical farming tackles inefficiency in production by growing healthy food near to where it’s sold. Reducing “Food Miles”, along with the greenhouse gas emissions related to long distance distribution.